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Accessory Structures: RNC To RNC: Zoning Comparison

This document summarizes and compares zoning regulations for accessory structures between the current RNC zoning code and a proposed update. Accessory structures are defined as buildings on the same lot as a main building but incidental to its use. Under the proposed code, the rear interior setback for detached accessory structures would increase from 10 feet to 15 feet to reduce neighbor impacts. The maximum height of detached accessory structures would also be limited to be no taller than the principal building. Other dimensional standards for principal buildings can be found in a separate fact sheet.

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Accessory Structures: RNC To RNC: Zoning Comparison

This document summarizes and compares zoning regulations for accessory structures between the current RNC zoning code and a proposed update. Accessory structures are defined as buildings on the same lot as a main building but incidental to its use. Under the proposed code, the rear interior setback for detached accessory structures would increase from 10 feet to 15 feet to reduce neighbor impacts. The maximum height of detached accessory structures would also be limited to be no taller than the principal building. Other dimensional standards for principal buildings can be found in a separate fact sheet.

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Accessory Structures: RNC to RNC

Zoning Comparison
An accessory structure is a building subordinate to, and located on the same lot with, a main building, the use of which is clearly incidental to that of the main building or to the use of the land, and which is not attached by any part of a common wall or common roof to the main building. In addition to any other meaning the word subordinate may have in this definition, on a lot where the main building is a detached house, except for an accessory agricultural building, subordinate means that the footprint of the accessory building is smaller than the footprint of the main building.

Standard Method of Development for Detached House Building Type


A. Placement RNC 80 50 15 10 N/A RNC (proposed) 80 50 15 15 N/A Detached Accessory Structure (min) Front setback Side street setback Side setback, interior Rear setback, interior Coverage (max) Accessory structure coverage of rear yard B. Height N/A 35

Detached Accessory Structure (max) Overall building height (agricultural buildings are exempt)

Rationale for Changes Marked in Red Rear Setback, interior The proposed zoning code increases this setback to reduce impact on adjacent properties, since the allowed height for a detached accessory structure is the same as a house. Overall Building Height The proposed zoning code limits the height of detached accessory structures so that they can be no taller than the principal building.

Other Dimensional Standards For development standards regarding principal buildings, including density, lot size and coverage, see the RNC Zoning Comparison fact sheet.

a project of the Montgomery County Planning Department ZoningMontgomery.org

Based on November 22, 2011 Article 59-4. Zoning District Regulations ZAP Draft

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